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Fordham University - Collins Audtorium

Fordham University - Collins Audtorium

Thirteen students entered Collins Auditorium in September 1905 to attend the newly established Fordham Law School. The College of Saint Francis Xavier on West 16th Street in Manhattan was slated to be Fordham Law School's first home, but when Xavier's enrollment unexpectedly increased, the Law School was denied facilities. Fordham

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Woolworth Building, NYC

Woolworth Building, NYC

In 1915, The Law School occupied the 27th and 28th floors of the Woolworth Building. Fordham Law accommodated a library, three large classrooms, the Dean's office, the Registrar's offices, and a smoking room.

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The Woolworth Building - Library

The Woolworth Building - Library

The Law Library on the 28th floor boasted views "looking north and west ... unbroken... for many miles and with quiet assured by the height above the street and the solid walls..."

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The Woolworth Building- Moot Court

The Woolworth Building- Moot Court

A Moot Court room with Warren P. McKenney, Bill Geibler, Elsie K., Prof. Keefe, Thomas Morrisey, Jean H. White, Peter McHugh, and Cy Hapgard

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The Vincent Building - 302 Broadway

The Vincent Building - 302 Broadway

The Law School moved to the Vincent Astor Building in 1943. The 11th and 12th floors were used for classrooms, the thirteenth floor for administrative offices and the law library was located on the 14th floor. A Chapel was built on the first floor of the building in memory of

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12th Regiment Armory

12th Regiment Armory

James E. Ware was the architect who designed the Armory that was constructed between 1886 and 1887. It was razed in 1958 when plans for Lincoln Center were developed.

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President McGinley views future site of Law School

President McGinley views future site of Law School

Rev. Laurence J. McGinley, S.J., President of Fordham University from 1949-1963, is pictured walking on the site that would one day become the Fordham Law School Campus at Lincoln Center.

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Inspecting Blueprints

Inspecting Blueprints

Left to Right: Joseph A.Martino, Trustee, Fr. McGinley, and Dean Mulligan review blueprints by the architectural firm, Vorhees Walker Smith Smith and Haines, on site at the new Lincoln Center campus.

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Construction progresses with Fr. McGinley's help

Construction progresses with Fr. McGinley's help

Dean Mulligan and Joseph A. Martino, Trustee look on as a crane operator with the George A. Fuller Company oversees Father McGinley.

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President McGinley at the future site of Fordham Law School

President McGinley at the future site of Fordham Law School

President McGinley walking west on the site of Fordham Law's Lincoln Center campus

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Fordham School of Law - Architectural Model

Fordham School of Law - Architectural Model

Fordham Law Alumni Association Vice President, Thomas I. Sheridan, President McGinley, and Dean Mulligan view the architectural model of the new Law School at Lincoln Center. Architect: Vorhees Walker Smith Smith and Haines Builder: George A. Fuller Company

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Architectural Renderings - Fordham Law School

Architectural Renderings - Fordham Law School

Facade of the newly proposed Fordham Law School at Lincoln Center Architect: Vorhees Walker Smith Smith and Haines

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Terrace Outside Law Library -  A Quiet Atmosphere for Study

Terrace Outside Law Library - A Quiet Atmosphere for Study

Architect: Vorhees Walker Smith Smith and Haines

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Moot Court Room

Moot Court Room

Architect: Vorhees Walker Smith Smith and Haines

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The Law School - Lincoln Square

The Law School - Lincoln Square

Architect: Vorhees Walker Smith Smith and Haines

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Construction Progress

Construction Progress

Looking West at the future site of the "Fordham University In-Town-Center Law School." A truck marked "explosives" stands by on Columbus Ave.

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Construction Progress

Construction Progress

Construction photographs, Architects: Vorhees Walker Smith Smith and Haines; Builder: George A. Fuller Company

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Construction Progress

Construction Progress

Looking East towards Columbus Ave., The George A. Fuller Company continues with Construction of the new Law School.

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Construction Progress

Construction Progress

Construction photographs, Architects: Vorhees Walker Smith Smith and Haines; Builder: George A. Fuller Company

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Construction Progress

Construction Progress

Construction photographs, Architects: Vorhees Walker Smith Smith and Haines; Builder: George A. Fuller Company

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Construction Progress

Construction Progress

Construction photographs, Architects: Vorhees Walker Smith Smith and Haines; Builder: George A. Fuller Company

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Construction Progress

Construction Progress

Construction photographs, Architects: Vorhees Walker Smith Smith and Haines; Builder: George A. Fuller Company

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Construction Progress

Construction Progress

Construction photographs, Architects: Vorhees Walker Smith Smith and Haines; Builder: George A. Fuller Company

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Construction Progress

Construction Progress

Construction photographs, Architects: Vorhees Walker Smith Smith and Haines; Builder: George A. Fuller Company

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Law Review Office

Law Review Office

The new Law Review Office at the Lincoln Center Campus of the Law School.

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Fordham Law School - Classrooms

Fordham Law School - Classrooms

A seminar room was designed for "instruction at a more advanced and individualized level....[where] small groups of student may gather with a faculty member for an informal and detailed analysis of problem areas lying at the frontier of legal thought."

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Fordham Law School - Classroom

Fordham Law School - Classroom

New Law School Classrooms at the Lincoln Center campus were designed with "almost perfect" acoustics and modern audio-visual aids.

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Library  - Entrance

Library - Entrance

Interior view of the Library entrance at the newly constructed Lincoln Center campus.

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Library - Interior

Library - Interior

Law School Library lobby

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Library - Reading Room

Library - Reading Room

The Library at the Lincoln Center Campus was designed with "comfortable, if not luxurious appointments identified with modern furnishings, and soft but brilliant overhead lighting." With room for 225,000 volumes, microfilm and microcard readers, the law library ensured vital access a modern research facility. Since 1961, the Library Reading Room

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Library - Reading Room

Library - Reading Room

A bird's-eye view of the Library's Reading Room. The new Law School noted "an interior decor featuring a bold and striking use of color."

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Faculty Library

Faculty Library

The Faculty Library at Fordham's Lincoln Center Campus.

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Registrar's Office

Registrar's Office

The Law School's Registrar's Office in the newly constructed Lincoln Center Campus

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Faculty Conference Room

Faculty Conference Room

The Law School's Faculty Conference Room.

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Dean's Office

Dean's Office

Dean William Hughes Mulligan was the first Dean to occupy this office in the newly constructed Lincoln Center Campus.

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Interior-Faculty Office

Interior-Faculty Office

There were 23 full-time faculty members in 1961. Through the 1960's, Dean Mulligan expanded the faculty that included, Malachy T. Mahon, Robert M. Byrn, Thomas M. Quinn, Joseph Perillo, Ludwik A. Teclaff, Constantine N. Katsoris, Edward F.C. McGonagle, Joseph C. Sweeney, Barry Hawk, Michael Lanzarone, and Assistant Dean, Robert M.

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Student Lounge

Student Lounge

View of a student lounge area, Lincoln Center Campus

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Interior - Moot Court

Interior - Moot Court

The moot court program at Fordham draws judges from New York, Federal courts and some of the most distinguished law firms in the State. Students had the opportunity to argue laws in an appellate moot court, then in their second and third years, student participated in the trial moot court

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Interior - Moot Court

Interior - Moot Court

View of Moot Court Room at the Lincoln Center Campus

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Interior - Moot Court

Interior - Moot Court

View of Moot Court proceedings at the Lincoln Center Campus.

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Exterior - Students Entering Fordham Law School

Exterior - Students Entering Fordham Law School

View, Southeast, of Fordham Law School Students at the main entrance.

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12th Regiment Armory War Memorial

12th Regiment Armory War Memorial

The Veteran Association of the Twelfth Infantry, National Guard of the State of New York, donated the War Memorial in the study hall of Fordham University Law School at 120 West 62nd St, the former site of the Armory.

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Interior - Cafeteria

Interior - Cafeteria

Faculty, staff and students could break in the School's cafeteria

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Exteriors - Fordham University at Lincoln Center

Exteriors - Fordham University at Lincoln Center

Winter view, Southwest, of Fordham University, Lincoln Center Campus.

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Aerial View - Fordham University, Lincoln Center

Aerial View - Fordham University, Lincoln Center

Aerial view of Fordham University Lincoln Center Campus.

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Ground -breaking - Board of Trustees

Ground -breaking - Board of Trustees

Fordham Law School completed plans in 1982 for a $7.8 million building campaign, "Priority One," that would expand and renovate the existing Lincoln Center campus.

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Ground-breaking - Dean John Feerick

Ground-breaking - Dean John Feerick

John D. Feerick participates in the Ground-breaking ceremony for the new building and renovation project at the Lincoln Center Campus. Architect: Wank, Adams, Slavin Associates

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Construction - Ned Doyle Building

Construction - Ned Doyle Building

Ned Doyle, a Fordham Law graduate, c/o 1930 contributed to the building campaign in the 1980's. In appreciation of his support, the new building bears his name and houses a 256 seat amphitheatre, two tiered 140 seat classrooms and a 300 seat student cafeteria. Ned Doyle was one of the

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Construction - Aerial View of the New Building Construction

Construction - Aerial View of the New Building Construction

Architect: Ralph Heiman of Wank, Adams, Slavin Associates

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Construction - Edith Guldi Platt Atrium

Construction - Edith Guldi Platt Atrium

The framework for the four-story vaulted Edith Guldi Platt atrium. Architect: Ralph Heiman of Wank, Adams, Slavin Associates

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Construction - Library renovation

Construction - Library renovation

Students continued work as usual in the midst of renovations in the library. Students anticipated improved reading areas, a computer center, and additional space for print and microform resources.

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Construction - Administration

Construction - Administration

Two additional floors were added to the existing building providing new faculty offices, seminar rooms, an expanded admissions office, an expanded placement office, and space for student organizations. Architect: Ralph Heiman of Wank, Adams, Slavin Associates

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Construction Progress

Construction Progress

Masonry work on the "Priority One" building project. Architect: Ralph Heiman of Wank, Adams, Slavin Associates

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Construction Progress

Construction Progress

Work on the expanding Law School at Lincoln Center Architect: Ralph Heiman of Wank, Adams, Slavin Associates

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Architectural Renderings - Amphitheatre

Architectural Renderings - Amphitheatre

A 256 seat capacity ampitheatre Rendering: Tesla Architect: Ralph Heiman of Wank, Adams, Slavin Associates

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Architectural Renderings - Cafeteria

Architectural Renderings - Cafeteria

A 300 seat capacity cafeteria for students, faculty and staff of the Law School. Rendering: Tesla Architect: Ralph Heiman of Wank, Adams, Slavin Associates

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Architectural Renderings - Aerial View, Fordham Law School

Architectural Renderings - Aerial View, Fordham Law School

View, Northwest, of Fordham Law School Rendering: Tesla Architect: Ralph Heiman of Wank, Adams, Slavin Associates

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Architectural Renderings - Edith Guldi Platt Atrium

Architectural Renderings - Edith Guldi Platt Atrium

The Edith Guldi Platt Atrium was designed to reflect the curves of Lincoln Center's Metropolitan Opera House. Rendering: Tesla Architect: Ralph Heiman of Wank, Adams, Slavin Associates

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Architectural Renderings - Aerial View, Fordham University, Lincoln Square and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

Architectural Renderings - Aerial View, Fordham University, Lincoln Square and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

The image reflects new construction on Fordham's midtown campus alongside the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Rendering: unknown Architect: Ralph Heiman of Wank, Adams, Slavin Associates

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Edith Guldi Platt Atrium

Edith Guldi Platt Atrium

A new building campaign, "Priority One," lead by Dean John Feerick in 1983, doubled the size of the Law School's facilities. Among the additions was the four-story atrium connecting the old construction with the new. The Atrium, named after Edith Guldi Platt, recognized the generous gift to the Law School

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Construction Progress

Construction Progress

Dean Feerick, William Hughes Mulligan and XXX view construction progress.

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Library

Library

Students in one of three reading rooms in the Library. Leo Kissam, c/o 1923, bequeathed over $2 million to the Law School in 1983 (the largest gift to that point). The Library was able to expand by adding two levels and faculty offices, and now bears the name, Leo T.

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Interior - Moot Court

Interior - Moot Court

Students participating in the Moot Court Program at the Lincoln Center Campus

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Fordham Law School - Robert Moses Plaza

Fordham Law School - Robert Moses Plaza

The Plaza was formerly dedicated in 1970, with remarks given by Robert Moses. Here, students on the lawn of the newly renovated Robert Moses Plaza.

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Library - Student Computer Lab

Library - Student Computer Lab

The new building campaign in 1983 supported the establishment of the library's computer center. Alumni contributions continued to fund technology improvements in the library in the 1990's.

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  • Blessing of the House of Scholars - Program
  • Striking New Roots
  • sub Deo et sub lege - The School of Law, Fordham University at Lincoln Square
  • Cornerstone Ceremony - Program
  • Address by Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy at the Dedication Ceremonies of Fordham Law School
  • Law School Update, Vol. I No. I
  • Law School Update, Vol. I No. 2
  • Law School Update, Vol. I No. 3
  • Law School Update Vol. I No.4
  • U.S. Solicitor General to Speak at Fordham Law School Groundbreaking Ceremonies
  • Ned Doyle Building Dedication
 
  • The Vincent Building - Brochure by Fordham Law School

    The Vincent Building - Brochure

    Fordham Law School

    Before Fordham University acquired the 302 building, it was owned by the Estate of William Astor. On the southeast corner of Broadway and Duane St., the building was designed by architect, George B. Post and erected by the Tide-Water Building Company.

    Date: 1-1-1945

  • Blessing of the House of Scholars - Program by Fordham University

    Blessing of the House of Scholars - Program

    Fordham University

    Rev. Francis J. Spellman presided at the ceremony honoring the new Fordham University - City Hall Division location at 302 Broadway. The new building would house the School of Education, The School of Adult Education, The School of Business, and the School of Law.

    Date: 1-16-1945

  • Striking New Roots by Fordham University

    Striking New Roots

    Fordham University

    Fordham University issued an outreach brochure announcing plans to expand its campus to Lincoln Square. Striking New Roots at Lincoln Square would accommodate the Schools of Law, Education, General Studies, Business and Social Services. The brochure details Fordham's heritage and its aspirations for the future. It includes a construction schedule and accounting details, and an invitation for businesses, industries, foundations, and individuals to invest in Fordham's future.

    Date: 1-1-1959

  • sub Deo et sub lege - The School of Law, Fordham University at Lincoln Square by Fordham University

    sub Deo et sub lege - The School of Law, Fordham University at Lincoln Square

    Fordham University

    "From Humble Beginnings to Broader Horizons" Fordham University details the new School of Law - the first phase of a $25,000,000 development at Lincoln Square.

    Date: 1-1-1959

  • Cornerstone Ceremony - Program by Fordham Law School

    Cornerstone Ceremony - Program

    Fordham Law School

    Dignitaries, among them, New York City Mayor, Robert F. Wagner, Parks Commissioner, Robert Moses, New State Governor, Nelson Rockefeller, Archbishop of New York, Cardinal Spellman, and Chief Justice of the United States, Earl Warren addressed the crowd at the Law School's Cornerstone Ceremonies.

    Date: 5-30-1960

  • Address by Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy at the Dedication Ceremonies of Fordham Law School by Robert F. Kennedy

    Address by Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy at the Dedication Ceremonies of Fordham Law School

    Robert F. Kennedy

    U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy was awarded an honorary degree during the Dedication Ceremonies of Fordham at Lincoln Square. Here, a transcript of his address pays tribute to Fordham's ideals, traditions, faculty and alumni.

    Date: 11-18-1961

  • Law School Update, Vol. I No. I by Office of Institutional Advancement, Fordham Law School

    Law School Update, Vol. I No. I

    Office of Institutional Advancement, Fordham Law School

    The Institutional Advancement Office of the Fordham Law School began to issue newsletters announcing the building campaign and its progress. The first of these newsletters provides the background of the original $5 million campaign announced by Dean McLaughlin at the 75th Anniversary Dinner.

    Date: 9-1-1982

  • Law School Update, Vol. I No. 2 by Office of Institutional Advancement, Fordham Law School

    Law School Update, Vol. I No. 2

    Office of Institutional Advancement, Fordham Law School

    University President Rev. Finley, and Law School Dean, John Feerick announce the $6.8 million building fund and the architectural firm that will design the plans set to double the space of the Law School. The newsletter details donations and members of the newly formed Building Campaign Advisory Committee.

    Date: 11-1-1982

  • Law School Update, Vol. I No. 3 by Office of Institutional Advancement, Fordham Law School

    Law School Update, Vol. I No. 3

    Office of Institutional Advancement, Fordham Law School

    The launch of a new building and renovation campaign by architects Wank Adams Slavin Associates.

    Date: 1-1-1983

  • Law School Update Vol. I No.4 by Office of Institutional Advancement, Fordham Law School

    Law School Update Vol. I No.4

    Office of Institutional Advancement, Fordham Law School

    The F.J. Sciame Construction Company begins work on the new building and renovation project at Fordham Law School.

    Date: 5-1-1983

  • U.S. Solicitor General to Speak at Fordham Law School Groundbreaking Ceremonies by University Communications, Fordham University

    U.S. Solicitor General to Speak at Fordham Law School Groundbreaking Ceremonies

    University Communications, Fordham University

    Fordham University Communications issues a press release announcing Rex E. Lee, United States Solicitor General, as the principal speaker at the Groundbreaking ceremonies at the Lincoln Center campus.

    Date: 9-15-1983

  • Ned Doyle Building Dedication by Fordham Law School

    Ned Doyle Building Dedication

    Fordham Law School

    Ned Doyle, c/o 1930, spoke at the dedication of the building named in his honor. Ned Doyle, was one of the founding partners in Doyle Dane Berbach, DDB advertising.

    Date: 5-22-1985

 
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